Controller

Located in Redmond, WA, 1stMILE is a pioneering FinTech (Financial Technology) company that's been transforming the automotive industry for over 25 years. While other companies are just entering the space, we've spent nearly three decades perfecting innovative financial software and technology solutions that drive real results. As a leader in automotive FinTech, we combine the stability of an established company with the energy and growth opportunities of a dynamic technology innovator.

What We Do
We're not just another software company - we're a FinTech powerhouse that's revolutionizing how automotive repair businesses handle their finances and operations. Our SaaS solutions transform how shops manage their money, metrics, and growth. For over 25 years, we've continuously evolved our cutting-edge financial technology to help
shop owners maximize their profitability and streamline their operations. By combining advanced financial technology with deep industry expertise, we deliver solutions that drive real bottom-line results for our clients.

Controller Position Responsibilities: Detailed tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in order of importance. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the personnel and activities of the Accounting Team.
• Oversees and participates in hands on performance of the operations of the Accounting Department, which include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, Fixed Assets and Payroll.
• Manages compliance with state and federal agencies and external audits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and performs business analytics to support dynamic corporate product and service initiatives.
• Monitors and performs the general ledger and monthly accounting close processes.
• Works with team members to continue growing their skills and knowledge base.
• Assures the timely reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts each month.
• Produces monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Prepares annual tax package for tax firm and coordinates resulting state tax filings and payments.
• Supports and provides financial and supporting schedules to the tax firm and coordinates state tax return mailings and payments as prepared by the tax firm.

Other duties as assigned

Competency Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Knowledge/Credentials/Experience:

• Proficient in Excel tools and analysis of large volumes of Excel data.
• NetSuite experience is helpful though not necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.

• State Tax / Compliance experience helpful.

Skills & Ability— Time management, ethical, proficient communicator, project management, problem solving/analysis, wide degree of creativity, multitask a variety of complicated demands

Physical characteristics— ability to sit, stand, bend, lift no more than 50lbs, talk, hear, type, read printed material, utilize a computer and professionally communicate over the telephone.

Environmental factors—working conditions inside the office a couple days per week with moderate noise levels, work from home a few days per week, travel less than 10%.

Working conditions – regular business hours, situational holidays & weekends as necessary to meet business needs.

This position description is a synopsis of the general duties required by this position. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member as some duties may be unplanned or unforeseeable responsibilities may arise.

1st Mile, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.